Before the information about Quivaxem 5-in-1 vaccine to vaccinate missing children, parents worry about their children's health because they have to wait for the use of the new vaccine, the Ministry of Health has official information.
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The new 5-in-1 vaccine has been used in many countries
The test results showed that the new vaccine was satisfactory
Immediately after the notice of discontinuation of the supplier's production, the Ministry of Health urgently searched for a vaccine similar to the Quinvaxem vaccine to change or replace. As a result, a vaccine ComBE Five produced by Biological E Company, India, was selected.
The new 5-in-1 vaccine has been used in many countries
Immediately after the manufacturer's announcement of production cessation, the Ministry of Health urgently searched for a vaccine similar to Quinvaxem to change or replace. The results selected ComBE Five vaccine produced by Biological E Company, India.
ComBE Five vaccine produced by Biological E Company in India has been chosen to replace the old one
This is a vaccine with a similar composition to the Quinvaxem vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis b and pneumonia, meningitis in children caused by Hib bacteria.
After selecting this vaccine, the Ministry of Health has carried out procurement and import procedures in compliance with current regulations and under the direction of the Government.
At the same time, the Ministry of Health has developed a detailed conversion plan for the use of this vaccine to replace Quinvaxem vaccine in the expanded vaccination program. Initially planned to deploy in 7 provinces before deploying on a national scale.
The new 5-in-1 vaccine has been rigorously tested before use
The test results showed that the new vaccine was satisfactory
The Ministry of Health continues to ask manufacturers to continue to provide new batches of vaccine for testing. On September 10, 2018, the inspection results of this new batch of vaccine met the requirements.
Immediately after obtaining satisfactory inspection results of this new batch of vaccine, the Ministry of Health instructed the concerned departments and units to urgently carry out procurement procedures as prescribed to soon bring ComBE vaccines. Five entered the immunization program to vaccinate his child .
Measles outbreaks, the Ministry of Health recommends full vaccination Vaccination of infants and young children is the best way to prevent outbreaks of diseases at any time of the year.
While waiting for a new 5-in-1 vaccine, the Ministry of Health continues to direct the expanded vaccination project and localities to review, balance and coordinate the use of existing vaccines in the whole system.
At the same time, the Ministry of Health will send a written request to the Department of Health to direct immunization facilities to actively plan, review and conduct compensatory vaccination for children who have not received the ComBE Five vaccine when the batch This vaccine completes the procurement procedures to convert and replace Quinvaxem vaccines in the expanded vaccination program.